--- title: "Provision of Independent Prescribing Training for Pharmacists" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f13079cd-428d-4091-9a61-dfc67feb802e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f13079cd-428d-4091-9a61-dfc67feb802e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f13079cd-428d-4091-9a61-dfc67feb802e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f13079cd-428d-4091-9a61-dfc67feb802e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2022-04-20" --- # Provision of Independent Prescribing Training for Pharmacists Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f13079cd-428d-4091-9a61-dfc67feb802e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f13079cd-428d-4091-9a61-dfc67feb802e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f13079cd-428d-4091-9a61-dfc67feb802e.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Health Education England, which is seeking providers for the "Provision of Independent Prescribing Training for Pharmacists" project. This tender is classified under education and training services and is open for suppliers to submit bids until 23 May 2022. The successful contractor will provide up to 3,011 accredited independent prescribing course places for pharmacists across England, starting from 1 September 2022 and concluding the initial contract period on 31 March 2023, with an option for a one-year extension. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for educational institutions and training organisations specialised in pharmacy and healthcare education. Businesses that can deliver accredited training programmes for healthcare professionals, particularly those focusing on pharmacist development in primary care, would be well-suited to compete. The scale of the contract and the potential for additional activity in subsequent years make this an attractive proposition for organisations looking to enhance their service offerings in the healthcare training sector. ## Notice Provision of Independent Prescribing courses HEE is seeking to engage education providers to deliver up to 3,011 places on courses which deliver General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited pharmacist independent prescribers across England, between 1 September 2022 and 31 March 2023. Suppliers will have the opportunity to deliver additional activity in year 2 until March 2024, as HEE intend to award this contract with an optional one year extension. The scope of this contract will provide funded courses for pharmacists who fall within the following three categories of learner (see Appendix A for further detail): 1. ARRS/PCPEP: Pharmacists deployed as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, are enrolled on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) and meet the PCPEP criteria to enrol onto an Independent Prescribing Course 2. Pharmacy Integration Programme (PhIP): Pharmacists working to support the delivery of primary care services, working as: * Community pharmacists * Pharmacists employed in GP who are not eligible for, or enrolled on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Programme (PCPEP) * Pharmacists working to provide primary care services (e.g working in primary care/CCG) who are not employed in ARRS roles * Health and Justice pharmacists 3. Regional NHS Managed sector Pharmacist IP provision: Pharmacists working in the NHS managed sector, covering activity usually delivered through HEE regional commissioning models. The contract will be awarded with an end date of 31 March 2023. There is an expectation that enrolment should be available for courses starting in September 2022. Multiple intake points for courses are desirable, and students may be enrolled into new courses up to the end date of the contract, with 'teaching out' permitted after this. Further information relating to this project can be found at HEE's e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a988f79-2b1a-4009-b886-348ee50b15ae | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,080,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2022 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a988f79-2b1a-4009-b886-348ee50b15ae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a988f79-2b1a-4009-b886-348ee50b15ae 20th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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